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 All Dog Breed Dog Breeds Sled dog A laskan Klee Kai   (Toy, Miniature, and Standard) Linda Spurlin developed the Alaskan Klee Kai (AKK) in the 1970s and ’80s, using the old Alaskan Husky as the foundation breed. She also used a Siberian Husky and some smaller dogs of similar conformation. Her goal was a smaller-sized husky-type breed that would be an excellent companion dog. Today’s Alaskan Klee Kai has the appearance of a northern breed, with a wedge-shaped face, prick ears, a sturdy body, and a tail that curls over the back. The face has a distinct and striking mask. The coat is a double coat, with a dense undercoat and longer guard hairs. The toy stands up to and including 13 inches at the shoulder; the miniature is over 13 inches and including 15 inches; and the standard is over 15 inches and including 17 inches. Breed in Brief During most of the year, this breed can be brushed two or Registries: UKC, ARBA three times a...

Dog Breeds  { A kbash Dog } Dog Breeds  { A kbash Dog } A kbash Dog (Medium Coat and Long Coat) The white Akbash Dog is from Turkey and claims both sighthounds and Mastiffs as ancestors. The breed was imported into the U.S. in the late 1970s as a livestock guardian, and by 1986, had established itself as one of the most successful livestock guardian breeds, protecting livestock from predators, including coyotes and bears. The Akbash Dog stands 27 to 32 inches tall and weighs 75 to 140 pounds. It is white with a double coat. The undercoat is dense and soft. The outer coat comes in two lengths: either a medium coat that lies flat or a long coat that has a distinct ruff and profuse feathering. The Akbash Dog should show features of both the sighthound, with his long legs and deep chest, and the Mastiff, with his broad head, height, and weight. Grooming the Akbash is not difficult; the breed is not prone to matting. However, the coat sheds...

Afghan Hound  {Afghan dog breeds} A iredale Terrier Most breeds have specialties, but Airedale Terriers have a broad range of skills. They can hunt birds, retrieve downed birds, and track and tree mammals, both large and small. Airedales were also the first breed used as police dogs in both Great Britain and Germany, and in wartime, served as guards and messengers. They were prized by both law enforcement and military because they retained their training well and would work through harsh conditions and discomfort. The breed was developed in Aire, England, probably from the English Terrier. Some experts feel the Otterhound was crossed with the English Terrier to help create a waterproof coat and to add to the first breed’s hunting abilities. After the mid-1800s, the breed was known as the Working Terrier, Waterside Terrier, and Bingley Terrier. Male Airedales stand about 23 inches tall at the shoulder, with females slightly shorter. Both...

Keeping Your Dog Healthy our new dog’s health actually began before he was conceived. Hopefully, his ancestors were healthy and long-lived, and his mother was healthy, parasite free, vaccinated, and well nourished prior to Fido’s conception. Reputable breeders only breed healthy dogs because those dogs are then more likely to produce healthy puppies (yet another reason why you should buy your puppy from a reputable breeder). However, accidents do happen sometimes—a male dog jumps the fence to visit a female—or an owner without enough knowledge may allow dogs to breed that should not have been used for breeding. This can affect the health of the future puppies. If the mother was healthy during her pregnancy and the puppies were born without difficulty, her milk came in well, and the puppies nursed vigorously, then those puppies had a great start on life. If the mother was not well vaccinated, was underfed, or had an underlying health condition, the puppies may not thrive...

A Dog for You and Your Family ogs ar fantastic companions. you'll be able to share secrets along with your dog, and she or he can never tell a soul. you'll be able to be happy, sad, tired, or maybe cranky along with your dog, and she will still love you simply the maximum amount. Dogs don’t care what we glance like, what quantity cash we make, or what reasonably automotive we tend to drive. They love U.S.A. simply the manner we tend to ar. A dog will be the most effective friend you’ve ever had, however that solely happens once you select the proper dog for you—the right breed (or mixture of breeds), yet because the right sex, age, and temperament. Owning a dog needs a commitment to support and look after the dog throughout her life, typically fourteen to sixteen years. Caring for a dog needs it slow and, certainly, a number of your cash. additionally, adding a dog to your family could need you to create some changes to your way. So, before you go get a do...